What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-08-16 involved a Cessna 140, registration N2673N, at Bastrop, LA.

Tailwheel Pilot Loses Control During Touch-and-Go Landing (N2673N)

On August 16, 1993, a Cessna 140 (registration N2673N) was involved in an aviation accident near Bastrop, LA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR EXISTING WIND CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE CROSSWIND AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A newly purchased tailwheel airplane veered left and left the runway during a crosswind touch-and-go landing, resulting in the separation of the right main landing gear and wing contact.

Accident Overview

A pilot flying a newly purchased tailwheel airplane was practicing crosswind landings on runway 18. During the takeoff roll of the first touch-and-go landing, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The winds at the time were from 070 degrees at 8 knots.

Pilot Experience

The pilot had accumulated a total of 7.5 hours of flight time in this type of airplane.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot's report, after applying power for the touch-and-go, the airplane turned approximately 90 degrees to the left and began skipping sideways down the runway. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface.

Aircraft Damage

Upon leaving the runway, the right main landing gear separated from the airplane, and the right wing contacted the ground.

Probable Cause

The accident report did not specify a probable cause.

1993-08-16: Cessna 140 (N2673N) — Bastrop, LA